Chapter 1: Melody: Music Line

Question 1

Pitch

Answer 1

Highness or lowness of a note, depending on the frequency. (page 7)

Question 2

Frequency

Answer 2

Rate of vibration of a string or column of air, which determines pitch. (page 7)

Question 3

Note

Answer 3

A musical symbol denoting pitch and duration. (page 7)

Question 4

Staff

Answer 4

The five parallel lines on which notes are written. (page 7)

Question 5

Stanza

Answer 5

A unit or verse of poetry; also a strophe. (page 7)

Question 6

Duration

Answer 6

Length of time something lasts; e.g., the vibration of a musical sound. (page 7)

Question 7

Volume

Answer 7

Degree of loudness or softness of a sound. See also dynamics. (page 7)

Question 8

Timbre

Answer 8

The quality of a sound that distinguishes one voice or instrument from another. (page 7)

Question 9

Melody

Answer 9

Succession of single pitches perceived by the ear as a unity. (page 7)

Question 10

Range

Answer 10

Distance between the lowest and highest pitches of a melody, an instrument, or a voice. (page 7)

Question 11

Contour

Answer 11

The overall shape of a melodic line. It can move upward or downward or remain static. (page 8)

Question 12

Interval

Answer 12

The distance and relationship between two pitches. (page 8)

Question 13

Conjunct

Answer 13

Smooth, connected melody that moves principally by small intervals. (page 8)

Question 14

Disjunct

Answer 14

Disjointed or disconnected melody with many leaps. (page 8)

Question 15

Phrase

Answer 15

A musical unit; often a component of a melody. (page 8)

Question 16

Cadence

Answer 16

Resting place in a musical phrase; a musical punctuation. (page 8)

Question 17

Rhyme Scheme

Answer 17

The arrangement of rhyming words or corresponding sounds at the end of poetic lines. (page 9)

Question 18

Climax

Answer 18

The high point in a melodic line or piece of music, usually representing the peak of intensity, range, and dynamics. (page 9)

Question 19

Countermelody

Answer 19

An accompanying melody sounded against the principal melody. (page 9)